COVID-19 has disrupted many areas of daily life in 2020 – even year-end tax planning is not immune. Congress passed the $2.2 trillion CARES Act in late March to provide economic relief for American businesses and taxpayers affected by the coronavirus. The CARES Act included a whole host of tools to stimulate the economy including…

Previous Next In just one year since the first planters were installed, Blooms on Broad has now reached both ends of Broad Street! Thanks to generous donations from individuals and organizations, three planters have been installed at every intersection along Broad Street from First Avenue to Sixth Avenue. These planters are an enduring investment in…

The pastors of The Churches of Rome collaborative announced they are making their first community service grant to the newly formed HOPE Alliance of Rome and Floyd County. The $5,000 donation will be used to offset expenses incurred by local nonprofits providing emergency shelter and services to homeless citizens affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The grant is a direct…

May 4, 2020 – The Community Foundation for Greater Rome announces the first round of small grants from the COVID-19 Recovery Fund to 17 nonprofit organizations in Rome. The COVID-19 Recovery Fund is an initiative to help local nonprofits address the long-term needs in Rome and Floyd County as the effects of this global coronavirus…

Ashley (Ellington) Garner will return as Executive Director of the Community Foundation for Greater Rome, taking over from current Executive Director Joel Snider. Garner served as Executive Director of the Foundation from its inception in 2015 until May 2018. Ed Watter, chair of the board of directors for the Community Foundation says, “We’re glad Ashley…

The Community Foundation for Greater Rome will kick off its fourth annual grant cycle with a seminar at the Rome-Floyd Chamber of Commerce on September 12th at 4:00 pm. At the seminar, local nonprofits can learn about this year’s grant criteria. “In addition, we will continue to provide our annual suggestions on how nonprofits can…